In mid-2023, Vertify and PATS joined forces and set up a trial to monitor cabbage moths (Plutella xylostella) in the field. Vertify brought expertise on cabbage moths in outdoor crops, while PATS added their knowledge on moth monitoring in greenhouses. Together, they took on the challenge of taking the PATS-C monitoring system from the greenhouse to the open field. The results are now available.
Operation PATS-C
PATS-C was developed to accurately monitor the development of moth infestations. Every night, a camera records the insects that fly by, after which they are automatically classified and counted. This makes it possible to tackle emerging moth infestations at the right time and with the right crop protection products.
Until recently, monitoring was mainly done in the greenhouse. Outside in the field, various insects fly around that can cause quite a problem in cabbage cultivation. The demand for precision and timely intervention is growing and with it the urgency for an appropriate solution.
Field trial for cabbage moth
The first trial, conducted in a Vertify coal field, showed that cabbage moths were monitored up to a week faster compared to traditional pheromone traps. It also showed that daily data from PATS-C perfectly matched weekly trends from pheromone traps.
Thanks to the direct processing of nightly counts, PATS-C provides faster and more accurate insights. Ideal for timely deployment of biological crop protection.
Deployment of PATS-C in outdoor crops provides real-time insights. Daily counts provide faster insight than weekly pheromone traps. In addition, the system works fully automatically. No manpower is required.
For more information:
Vertify
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